Recently, the Trump administration instructed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to invest $200 billion into mortgage-backed securities... and the internet exploded.

Did rates crash? Is this the beginning of 5% mortgages again? Or is the headline bigger than the impact?

In this episode of Take Ten, Corey and Lisa break down:

• What the $200B mortgage bond investment really means

• Why rates didn’t drop as much as social media claimed

• Where economists expect mortgage rates to trend in 2026

• Why rate stabilization matters more than dramatic drops

• The truth behind the “foreclosures up 14%” headlines

• A powerful cash-out refinance strategy saving clients $300–$2,000 per month

• When to use a HELOC vs. a cash-out refinance

If you’re a Realtor, homeowner, investor, or buyer waiting on rates to “crash,” this episode gives you the clarity you actually need.

We cut through headlines and explain what’s really happening in the mortgage market — in under 10 minutes.

📍 Hosted by The Mortgage Gallery 📊 Real data. Clear strategy. No doom scrolling.